On-Call Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health; Roseville (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Discovery Mood & Anxiety is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) in Granite Bay, CA. This on-call PRN position supports patients through admission to discharge, leads psychoeducational groups, and assists nursing staff while maintaining safety and documentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, CPI within 90 days, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications. Experience in substance use or eating disorder divisions is a plus.

Competenze

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required or obtained after training.
• Substance Use Division requires minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division requires minimum 1 year recovery if in recovery.

Mansioni

• Assist and support patients through treatment from admission to discharge.
• Contribute to treatment planning with insights and information.
• Ensure patient safety and provide interventions as needed.
• Lead psychoeducational groups and support daily program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper documentation by end of shift.
• Support nursing staff and monitor patient needs and crises.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required online trainings.

Formazione

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Valid State Driver’s License

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR, AED & First Aid certification

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety

Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery

Descrizione del lavoro

Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT I responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Understand and maintain professional boundaries and professional ethics.
• Follows directions as given by facility leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Supports patients during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home
• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts and finding coverage if a shift cannot be worked, unless experiencing an emergency
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
• Observes infection control policies and participates in proper hand hygiene
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Eating Disorder Division:
• Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
• Obtain Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided. Tasks include food temperature checks, expiration date checks, and proper food storage.
• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Substance Use Division:
• Accurately and securely collecting urine specimens including verifying donor identification, ensuring chain of custody, and following specific handling procedures
• Residential Treatment Only:
• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Reference Number: 13324

City, State: Granite Bay, CA

Employment Type: On-Call PRN

Shift Hours & Dates: variable but minimum two shifts per month

Virtual: No

Company: Discovery Mood & Anxiety

Location: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program

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